THE myths and traditions of Ejura relate that in the remote past, the Ejura area was the place where “God the creator sanctified or purified himself”. The expression “odwira ne ho” became corrupted into EJURA.

Let’s do away with tribalism-Rev. Dankwa
The Prisons Service Chaplain General, Reverend Gabriel Dankwa has warned against ethnocentrism backbiting and the pull-him-down attitude, saying such attitudes derail the cohesion, peace ad stability of the nation.

The new chief of Ahiaso with his retinue of more than 40 vehicles caused a commotion on Tuesday, when they attempted to force their way into the chamber of the Western Regional House of Chiefs after waiting for hours on end to be sworn in as member of the house.

After more than 50 years of prospecting for oil, Ghana’s quest to become an oil-producing country came alive with the launch of the first oil at colorful durbar of the chiefs and people of the Western region yesterday.

Mamponghene promises to honour outstanding citizens
The occupant of the Silver Stool of Ashanti, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has stressed that the Mampong The occupant of the Silver Stool of Ashanti, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has stressed that the Mampong Traditional Council will continue to give recognition and honour to citizens from the area who will demonstrate the spirit of communalism and a sense of commitment and dedication.

A MEMBER of the Council of State and President of the Centre Regional House of Chiefs, Daasebre Kweebu Ewusie VII, has called on chiefs not only to lead exemplary lives, but also initiate meaningful development projects to improve the living conditions of their people.

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HE chiefs and people of Duusi, in the Talensi- Nabdam district of the Upper East-region, have for HE The chiefs and people of Duusi, in the Talensi- Nabdam district of the Upper East-region, have for the first time celebrated the “ Teng Mealug Dabhire” festival which was recently instituted by the elders of the town.

THE enstoolment of Nana Akomanyi III, Adontsenhen of Breman Essiam Traditional Area in the Central Region has brought blessing and more hope to the people of the community. The seat has been vacant for the past 35years.

Nii Kwabena Bonnie III’s successful nationwide mobilization of the people of the then Gold Coast for his 1948 Boycott served as ‘the bridge’ for Dr Kwame Nkrumah to cross to the reach his ‘Independence goal’ for our country.

This is the history that found its way into various paintings, as a group of Ghanaian visual artists opened an exhibition to celebrate the life and Kingship of Oblempong Nii Kojo Ababio V who turned a nonagenarian this year.

Chieftaincy is one of the most respected and dignified institutions in Ghana. Traditional rulers do not only wield a lot of power and influence in their areas of jurisdiction, but they also contribute to the development of those areas.

Beliefs in witchcrafts which dehumanizes the vulnerable in the society ,survives in modern technolocally developed cultural and remains a potent factor in most illiterate societies .It remains widespread in some communities ,where witch doctors are believed to wield great power in tribal societies.

Blakk Rasta made Tourism ambassador for Zimbabwe
– The honour comes after Blakk Rasta performed at Mugabe’s 92nd birthday
– Blakk Rasta is expected to be honoured at a grand event by Mr. Mugabe later this weeek...more

The tourism industry stands as Ghana’s fourth largest foreign exchange earner after Cocoa, Gold and Oil & Gas, achieved the target of one million tourist arrivals and is expected to improve on these numbers to generate more revenue for the country....more

Raj Multimedia in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has launches the Ghana international Tourism fair with the aim to rejuvenate tourism and recreating the concept of Ghanaian culture Art and others....more

The world of African culture is rooted in religious paradigm because for the African mind religion or spiritual dimension is the source of both identity and meaning. This means that religion or spiritual dimension.......more

Food is central to human life regardless of where you are in the world. The Ghanaian cuisine is very much influenced by the natural possessions and surroundings of Ghana and by the local climate of the country......more

Every individual craves to be accepted as a member of a cultural group. Inevitably, every one belongs to one group or the other and is easily identified as a member of the group when he conforms to a particular way of life.......more

Laws are established to protect the citizens of particular groups of people. In other words, laws exist to protect the rights of the members of a society and to ensure that they do not have to protect...more

The Third Senior High Schools (SHS) Drama and Poetry Festival for schools in the Western Region have being held on 25th and 26th February, 2015 at the Theatre of the Centre at Fijai. The Drama was on the theme “Unearthing a New Generation of Artistes”...more

After weeks and months of various activities, a graduate of the University of Development Studies (UDS), Wa Campus, Bentie Abigail Baciara, has been crowned winner of TV3’s Ghana’s Most Beautiful VIII......more

THIS essay has been prompted by an introspection of Ghana’s fortunes since independence and the celebration of the Jubilee this year. The writer seeks to answer the question why there appears to be “something missing” somewhere in the scheme of affairs in Ghana’s development....more

Dr (Mrs.) Susan de-Graft Johnson (Nee Ofori-Atta) was one of the three children Nana Sir Ofori-Atta I, the Okyenhene and Paramount Chief of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area, had with Nana Akosua Duodu....more